JUST IN. Paul Lee leads five Magnolia players in double figures as the Hotshots avoid three straight losses in the PBA Philippine Cup finals. PBAFinals
Magnolia overcame another shooting clinic from TNT star Mikey Williams to avoid a precarious 0-3 hole in the PBA Philippine Cup finals with a 106-98 win at the DHVSU Gym in Bacolor, Pampanga on Sunday, October 24.
Williams sizzled for an all-time PBA finals record 10 triples and exploded for 39 points, but the Hotshots put those impressive numbers to waste as they trimmed their deficit in the best-of-seven affair to 1-2. Paul Lee finally found his groove after struggling in the first two games by scoring 21 points to lead five Magnolia players in double figures.Magnolia 106 – Lee 21, Sangalang 20, Barroca 16, Abueva 14, Jalalon 11, Dela Rosa 9, Corpuz 7, Reavis 5, Ahanmisi 3, Melton 0.
TNT 98 – M. Williams 39, Pogoy 14, Erram 10, Castro 9, Heruela 8, Marcelo 7, K. Williams 4, Reyes 3, Khobuntin 2, Rosario 2, Montalbo 0.